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Class 2 Device Recall 3M Attest Super Rapid 5 SteamPlus Steam Challenge Pack |
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Date Initiated by Firm |
August 22, 2023 |
Date Posted |
September 26, 2023 |
Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
Recall Number |
Z-2640-2023 |
Recall Event ID |
92915 |
510(K)Number |
K193154
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Product Classification |
Indicator, biological sterilization process - Product Code FRC
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Product |
3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Steam Challenge Pack, REF 41482VF; designed to qualify and monitor dynamic-air removal steam sterilization processes |
Code Information |
UDI/DI: 50707387787283( (shipper); Lot Codes: 41482VF, exp. 33P4ND; 33P4YN, exp. 01/02/2025
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
3M Company - Health Care Business 3m Center 2510 Conway Ave Bldg 275-5w-06 Saint Paul MN 55144-0001
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For Additional Information Contact |
Jennifer Ehrlich 651-592-0132
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Specific lots of 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicators (1492V), 3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Challenge (41482V, 41482VF), and 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Steam Challenge (1496V) may contain biological indicators with a cap that melts, deforms and/or cracks following a steam sterilization cycle of 132¿C and 135¿C.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Process control |
Action |
3M issued an Urgent product recall notice to its consignees on 08/24/2023 by email and US mail. The notice explained the problem with the product and requested the following:
Discontinue distribution of the product and dispose of the product. Distributors were directed to notify their customers. The firm is offering replacement with the return of the completed response form. |
Quantity in Commerce |
77,280 devices |
Distribution |
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Peru, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan. |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = FRC and Original Applicant = 3M Company
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